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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.63, 3,317.76 and 1,056.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.63, 3,317.76 and 1,056.38 is: 1,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.63 : 3,317.76 = 1,056.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.63/3,317.76 = 1,056.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.63x = 3,317.76 × 1,056.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.63x = 3,504,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,798.72/2,210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.43

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